Politics

Al Gore blasts COP28 climate chief and oil companies' emissions pledges

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Former Vice President Al Gore says don't trust the oil and gas industry to report their actual carbon pollution and he adds that the man running United Nations climate talks runs one of the dirtiest oil companies out there.

Treasury announces strike force as U.S. and China pursue crackdown on illicit fentanyl trafficking

By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press

The Counter-Fentanyl Strike Force will bring together personnel and intelligence from throughout the Treasury Department to more effectively collaborate on stopping the flow of drugs into the country.

Democratic senators demand Israel reduce civilian casualties in Gaza as part of aid package

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

Sen. Bernie Sanders and a robust group of Democratic senators say they're done “asking nicely" for Israel to do more to reduce civilian casualties in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

WATCH: White House says U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine

By Associated Press

The Biden administration is sending Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid, blaming RNC qualifications

By Jack Dura, Associated Press

Burgum blames the Republican National Committee for arbitrary debate qualifications in dropping his campaign before the fourth presidential debate on Wednesday in Alabama.

U.S. is running out of money for Ukraine, Biden administration says

By Zeke Miller, Associated Press

An administration official says the U.S. already has run out of money it has used to prop up Ukraine's economy and if Ukraine's economy collapses it "will not be able to keep fighting."…

WATCH: Harris makes remarks in Dubai on diplomacy efforts concerning Israel-Hamas war

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a speed round of diplomatic talks with Arab leaders on Saturday where she focused on shaping the outlook for a post-conflict Gaza while calling on Israel to do more to protect Palestinian civilians from the “devastating” bombardment.

U.S. border officials are closing a remote Arizona crossing because of overwhelming migrant arrivals

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it will temporarily close south and northbound traffic to vehicle and pedestrians at the remote Lukeville, Arizona border crossing with Mexico.

Judge rejects Trump's claim of immunity in his federal 2020 election prosecution

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan knocked down Trump's argument that he is shielded from prosecution because the actions he took in his failed bid to remain in the White House fell within his duties as commander-in-chief.

Venezuela's government and opposition agree on appeal process for candidates banned from running

By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press

The government of Venezuela and a faction of the opposition have agreed on a process through which aspiring presidential candidates who were banned from running for office can attempt to get that decision reversed.